Zesty Asian Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crunchy cucumbers and a tangy dressing, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Chili oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the Persian cucumbers thinly and place them in a large bowl.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the cucumbers and toss gently to distribute.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, and minced garlic.
- After letting the cucumbers sit for 10-15 minutes, drain excess liquid and add the dressing, then toss to coat.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving if desired.
- Serve the salad as a side dish and enjoy!
Notes
Chill for enhanced flavor. For a variation, add vegetables or protein for a more substantial meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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